Figurine for a record player

ABSTRACT

A decorative figurine for a record player designed to fit over the spindle of the record player and rotate with a record disposed on the record player or directly on the turntable of the record player. The figurine may being a single internally formed piece or may include multiple pieces that are separately formed and permanently or releasably attached. The figurine may frictionally engage a record rotating on a record player and rotate at the same speed as the record such that the figurine is stationary with respect to the record when the record is rotating.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No.61/994,701, filed on May 16, 2014, which is incorporated herein in itsentirety by reference thereto.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

This application relates to a decorative figurine for a record player.Specifically, this application is related to a decorative figurinedesigned to fit over the spindle of a record player.

BACKGROUND

Record players are used in a variety of situations for playing music.The user of a record player, for example a disc jockey (DJ), may desireto customize his or her record player for various reasons. For example,a customized or unique record player may allow a specific DJ todistinguish himself from other DJs. Moreover, a customized or uniquerecord player may provide fans with an easily recognizable image toassociate with a specific DJ, thus increasing the DJ's notoriety.Additionally, non-commercial record player owners may desire tocustomize their record player for aesthetic or decorative purposes.Others may enjoy collecting and displaying certain decorative items.

Accordingly, there is a need for a convenient and inexpensive way forrecord player users to customize their record players.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In one embodiment, a figurine for a record player includes a base havinga top surface, a bottom surface configured to frictionally engage arecord, and a cavity located on the bottom surface. The cavity beingconfigured to receive the spindle of a record player. The figurine alsoincluding an ornament attached to the top surface, the ornament being indirect contact with the top surface. Where the figurine rotates at thesame speed as the record such that the figurine is stationary withrespect to the record when the record is rotating.

In some embodiments, the ornament includes a body and a platform, theplatform being releasably attached to the top surface of the base. Insome embodiments, the body and the platform are a single integrallyformed piece. In some embodiments, the top surface of the base includesa recess for receiving at least a portion of the platform.

In some embodiments, at least one first attachment member is disposed onthe top surface and at least one second attachment member disposed onthe platform, the at least one first attachment member being configuredto engage the at least one second attachment member. In someembodiments, the top surface includes at least two first attachmentmembers and the platform includes at least two second attachmentmembers. In some embodiments, the platform includes a top surface, abottom surface, a side surface, and at least one attachment memberdisposed on at least one of: the top surface and the side surface.

In some embodiments, the base and the ornament are a single integrallyformed piece. In some embodiments, the ornament is releasably attachedto the top surface. In some embodiments, at least one first attachmentmember is disposed on the top surface and at least one second attachmentmember disposed on the ornament, the at least one first attachmentmember being configured to engage the at least one second attachmentmember. In some embodiments, the ornament is a single integrally formedpiece.

In some embodiments, the cavity has a diameter in the range of 0.6 cm to0.8 cm. In some embodiments, the cavity has a diameter in the range of0.65 cm to 0.75 cm. In some embodiments, the cavity has a depth in therange of 1.0 cm to 2.25 cm. In some embodiments, the bottom surface ofthe base has a diameter in the range of 5 cm to 6 cm.

In some embodiments, the base is configured to be an adapter for a 45record.

In some embodiments, the ornament is configured to stand upright whennot attached to the base.

In one embodiment, a figurine for a record player includes a base havinga top surface, a bottom surface, and a cavity located on the bottomsurface. The cavity being configured to receive the spindle of a recordplayer. The figurine also including an ornament attached to the topsurface, the ornament being in direct contact with the top surface. Thebase and the ornament being a single integrally formed piece.

In some embodiments, the base is configured to fit over the spindle of arecord player and the bottom surface is configured to fictionally engagea record disposed on the record player.

In one embodiment, a record player includes a turntable for rotating arecord, a spindle for aligning the record, and a figurine. The figurinehaving a top surface, a bottom surface, and a cavity located on thebottom surface, the cavity configured to receive the spindle of a recordplayer. The figurine also including an ornament attached to the topsurface, the ornament being in direct contact with the top surface.Where the figurine rotates at the same speed as the record such that thefigurine is stationary with respect to the record when the record isrotating.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is an exploded view of a record player with a decorative figurineaccording to an embodiment.

FIG. 2A is perspective view of a figurine according to an embodiment.

FIG. 2B is a cross-sectional side view of the figurine in FIG. 2Aaccording to an embodiment.

FIG. 2C is a bottom view of the figurine in FIG. 2A according to anembodiment.

FIG. 3A is a perspective view of a figurine base according to anembodiment.

FIG. 3B is a perspective view of a figurine ornament according to anembodiment.

FIG. 4A is an exploded view of a figurine according to an embodiment.

FIG. 4B is an assembled view of the figurine in FIG. 4A according to anembodiment.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a figurine according to an embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a kit according to an embodiment.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The embodiment(s) described, and references in the specification to “oneembodiment”, “an embodiment”, “an example embodiment”, etc., indicatethat the embodiment(s) described may include a particular feature,structure, or characteristic, but every embodiment may not necessarilyinclude the particular feature, structure, or characteristic. Moreover,such phrases are not necessarily referring to the same embodiment.Further, when a particular feature, structure, or characteristic isdescribed in connection with an embodiment, it is understood that it iswithin the knowledge of one skilled in the art to implement suchfeature, structure, or characteristic in connection with otherembodiments whether or not explicitly described.

In some embodiments, a figurine 200 may be configured to be releasablydisposed on a record player 100. In some embodiments, figurine 200 maybe configured to releasably attach to record player 100. As shown inFIG. 1, record player 100 may include a turntable 102 for rotating arecord 106 and a spindle 104 for aligning record 106 on turntable 102.In some embodiments, figurine 200 includes a base 202 and an ornament220 Base 202 may be configured to fit over spindle 104 and fictionallyengage record 106. In some embodiments, base 202 may be configured tofrictionally engage a label 108 on record 106. In some embodiments, base202 may alternatively or additionally be configured to frictionallyengage turntable 102. For example, figurine 200 having base 202 may beused in connection with a turntable 102 without the need for a record106.

Ornament 220 may be a decorative article used to increase the aestheticappeal of a record player. Ornament 220 may include, but is not limitedto, an action figure, a letter, a number, a logo, a toy, or aminiaturized object, such as a Christmas tree, a building, a sculpture,a vehicle, an animal, a flower, a stripper pole, a movie character, aballerina, a combination thereof, and/or the like. In some embodiments,ornament 220 may be a single integrally formed piece. In someembodiments, ornament 220 may be composed of various pieces releasablyor permanently attached to each other.

As shown in FIG. 2A, base 202 may include a top surface 204, a bottomsurface 206, and a side surface 208. A cavity 210 configured to receivespindle 104 may be formed in bottom surface 206 of base 202. Cavity 210may be located anywhere on bottom surface 206. In some embodiments, thecenter of cavity 210 may be located at the geometrical center of bottomsurface 206. In some embodiments, the center of cavity 210 may belocated off-center from the geometrical center of bottom surface 206. Asshown in FIGS. 2A and 2C, cavity 210 has a diameter (D₁) and a depth (d)and bottom surface 206 has a diameter (D₂). In some embodiments, cavity210 may be sized and shaped (i.e., dimensioned) to receive the entirespindle 104. In such embodiments, bottom surface 206 may rest on record106 when figurine 200 is placed on record 106. In some embodiments,cavity 210 may have a diameter (D₁) in the range from about 0.6 cm toabout 0.8 cm. In some embodiments, cavity 210 may have a diameter (D₁)in the range of 0.65 cm to 0.75 cm. In some embodiments, cavity 210 mayhave a diameter (D₁) such that cavity 210 frictionally engages the outersurface of spindle 104. In this manner, cavity 210 may be sized to havea snug fit with spindle 104. In some embodiments, cavity 210 may have adepth (d) in the range of 1.0 cm to 2.25 cm to allow for varying spindleheights on different turntable models and brands. In some embodiments,the diameter of (D₁) and the depth (d) of cavity 210 may besubstantially the same as the outer diameter and height of aconventional record player spindle.

While FIGS. 2A-C show base 202 and cavity 210 having a cylindricalshape, base 202 and cavity 210 may have any shape, including, but notlimited to, square shapes, elliptical shapes, pentagonal shapes,rectangular shapes, triangular shapes, etc. In some embodiments, base202 and cavity 210 may have the same, or substantially the same, shape.In some embodiments, base 202 and cavity 210 may have different shapes.

Bottom surface 206 may be configured to frictionally engage record 106disposed on record player 100 when in use. Bottom surface 206 mayadditionally or alternatively be configured to frictionally engageturntable 102 of record player 100. Frictional engagement betweenfigurine 200 and record 106 or turntable 102 facilitates co-rotation offigurine 200 with record 106 on record player 100 and/or with turntable102. In other words, due to the frictional engagement between figurine200 and record 106, figurine 200 rotates at the same speed as record 106and is stationary with respect to record 106 when record 106 isrotating. In some embodiments, bottom surface 206 has a diameter (D₂) inthe range of 5 cm to 6 cm. In some embodiments, D₂ is greater than D₁.In some embodiments, bottom surface 206 may include, for example, asurface coating and/or surface features to increase the surface frictionbetween bottom surface 206 and record 106 to help prevent figurine 200from sliding around when used in mixing and scratching. In someembodiments, bottom surface 206 may include a rough and/or or rubberysurface to facilitate frictional engagement between bottom surface 206and record 106 to help prevent figurine 200 from sliding around whenused in mixing and scratching.

In some embodiments, the height (h₁) of base 202 is in the range of 1 cmto 15 cm. In some embodiments, height (h₁) of base 202 is in the rangeof 1 cm to 2 cm. In some embodiments, height (h₁) of base 202 is in therange of 1 cm to 1.5 cm. In some embodiments, height (h₁) of base 202 isapproximately 1.5 cm. In some embodiments, the height (h₂) of ornament220 is in the range of 10 cm to 15 cm. In some embodiments, height (h₂)of ornament 220 is approximately 11 cm.

In some embodiments, base 202 may be sized and shaped to fill theopening of a record or an opening on turntable 102. For example, in someembodiments, base 202 may serve as an adaptor for a 45 record. In suchembodiments, bottom surface 206 may have a diameter (D₂) ofapproximately 3.8 cm (i.e., the diameter of the inner hole of a 45record) and may rest directly on turntable 102. In some embodiments,side surface 208 of base 202 may include, for example, a surface coatingand/or surface features to increase the surface friction between sidesurface 208 and the 45 record. In some embodiments, side surface 208 mayinclude one or more elastic members 500, such as flexible fingers,configured to extend from side surface 208 and engage the inner hole ofthe 45 record (see e.g., FIG. 5).

As shown in FIG. 2A, ornament 220 may be attached to top surface 204 ofbase 202. In some embodiments, ornament 220 may be directly attached totop surface 204. In some embodiments, figurine 200 may be a singleintegrally formed piece (e.g., ornament 220 may be integrally formedtogether with base 202). Ornament 220 and base 202 may be integrallyformed using for example, but not limited to, injection molding, freeforming, 3D printing, a combination thereof, and/or other manufacturingtechniques. In some embodiments, base 202 and ornament 220 may be formedseparately and permanently attached using, for example, adhesives orwelding. In some embodiments, ornament 220 and base 202 may be separatepieces, and ornament 220 may be releasably attached to base 202.

Figurine 200 may include one or more decorative features, including, butnot limited to, paint, sparkles, reflectors, movable features, glow inthe dark features, etc. In some embodiments, figurine 200 may also havea functional aspect. As a non-limiting example, figurine 200 may includean air freshener 250 disposed on or within figurine 200. As anothernon-limiting example, figurine 200 may speak and/or move when promptedby a user. For example, figurine 200 may include a battery 252 andelectronic circuitry 254 configured to actuate a portion of ornament 220and/or produce audio. In such embodiments, figurine 200 may be promotedto speak and/or move when a user presses a button disposed on figurine200. In such embodiments, electronic circuitry 254 of figurine 200 mayinclude memory to store audio files. As another non-limiting example,figurine 200 may include one or more lights 256 that light up whenpromoted by a user. For example, figurine 200 may include a battery andelectronic circuitry configured to light up a portion of ornament 220when a user presses actuates an actuator 258 (e.g., presses a button orflips a switch) disposed on figurine 200. While FIG. 2A shows light(s)256 located on base 202, light(s) 256 may alternatively or additionallybe located on ornament 220. Also, while FIG. 2A shows actuator 258located on base 202, actuator 258 may alternatively or additionally belocated on ornament 220.

In some embodiments, electronic circuitry 254 of figurine 200 mayinclude a processor configured to operate a portion of the figurine(e.g., a light or a movable feature, such as an arm) in conjunction withthe music being played by the record player.

FIGS. 3A and 3B show a base 202 and an ornament 220 that are separate,releasably attachable, pieces according to some embodiments. Base 202and ornament 220 may be formed using suitable forming techniquesincluding, but not limited to, injection molding, free forming, 3Dprinting, and a combination thereof. In two piece embodiments, base 202may include at least one first attachment member 212 configured toengage at least one second attachment member 232 disposed on ornament220. In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 3A, first attachmentmember(s) 212 may be disposed on top surface 204 of base 202. Firstattachment member(s) 212 may be, but are not limited to, pegs,protrusions, apertures, slots, VELCRO® loops, VELCRO® hooks, andmagnets. Second attachment member(s) 232 may complement first attachmentmember(s) 212 and may be, but are not limited to pegs, protrusions,apertures, slots, VELCRO® loops, VELCRO® hooks, and magnets. FIGS. 3Aand 3B show an embodiment where first attachment members 212 areapertures for receiving second attachment members 232 that are pegs.

While FIGS. 3A and 3B show base 202 having two first attachment members212 and ornament 220 having two second attachment members 232, base 202and ornament 220 may have any number of first and second attachmentmembers. Furthermore, while FIGS. 3A and 3B show first and secondattachment members having a circular shape, first and second attachmentmembers may have any shape, including, but not limited to, squares,rectangles, ovals, etc. In some embodiments, first and/or secondattachment member(s) 212/232 may include an adhesive, such as forexample, but not limited to an adhesive strip (e.g., a double-sidedadhesive strip). In some embodiments, base 202 may not include firstattachment member(s) 212. In such embodiments, second attachmentmember(s) 232 may include an adhesive, such as an adhesive strip, forattaching ornament 220 to base 202. In some embodiments, ornament 220may not include second attachment member(s) 232. In such embodiments,first attachment member(s) 212 may include an adhesive, such as anadhesive strip, for attaching ornament 220 to base 202.

FIGS. 4A and 4B show a base 202 and an ornament 220 that are separate,releasably attachable, pieces according to one embodiment. As shown inFIG. 4A, ornament 220 may include a body 222 and a platform 224.Platform 224 includes a platform bottom surface 226, a platform topsurface 228, and a platform side surface 230. Body 222 may be directlyattached to platform top surface 228. In one embodiment, body 222 andplatform 224 are a single integrally formed piece. Body 222 and platform224 may be integrally formed using suitable forming techniquesincluding, but not limited to, injection molding, free forming, 3Dprinting, and combination thereof. In some embodiments, body 222 andplatform 224 may be formed separately and permanently attached using,for example, adhesives or welding. In some embodiments, platform 224allows ornament 220 to stand up right when not attached to base 202. Insuch embodiments, a user may be able to display ornaments 220 in anaesthetically appealing fashion when they are not in use. For example, auser may collect ornaments 220 and display them around his or her recordplayer for others to see.

In some embodiments, top surface 204 may include a recess 214 having arecessed surface 215 and a recess side wall 216. Recess 214 may beconfigured to receive at least a portion of platform 224. In someembodiments, as shown in FIG. 4B, recess 214 may be configured toreceive platform 224 such that platform top surface 228 is flush withtop surface 204.

In some embodiments, recess 214 may include at least one firstattachment member 212 configured to engage at least one secondattachment member 232 disposed on platform bottom surface 226. In someembodiments, first attachment members 212 may be disposed on recessedsurface 215 and/or on recess side wall 216. First attachment member(s)212 may be, but are not limited to, pegs, protrusions, apertures, slots,VELCRO® loops, VELCRO® hooks, and magnets. In some embodiments, one ormore second attachment members 232 may be disposed on platform 224.Second attachment member(s) 232 may be disposed on platform bottomsurface 226 and/or on platform side surface 230. Second attachmentmember(s) 232 may complement first attachment member(s) 212 and may be,but are not limited to pegs, protrusions, apertures, slots, VELCRO®loops, VELCRO® hooks, and magnets. FIG. 4A shows an embodiment wherefirst attachment members 212 are apertures for receiving secondattachment members 232 that are pegs.

While FIGS. 4A and 4B show recess 214 having three first attachmentmembers 212 and platform 224 having three second attachment members 232,recess 214 and platform 224 may have any number of first and secondattachment members. In some embodiments, base 202 does not includerecess 214 and platform 224 attaches directly to top surface 204 via oneor more first attachment members 212 disposed on top surface 204.Furthermore, while FIGS. 4A and 4B show first and second attachmentmembers having a circular shape, first and second attachment members mayhave any shape, including, but not limited to, squares, rectangles,ovals, etc. In some embodiments, first and/or second attachmentmember(s) 212/232 may include an adhesive, such as for example, but notlimited to an adhesive strip (e.g., a double-sided adhesive strip). Insome embodiments, base 202 may not include first attachment member(s)212. In such embodiments, second attachment member(s) 232 may include anadhesive, such as an adhesive strip, for attaching ornament 220 to base202. In some embodiments, ornament 220 may not include second attachmentmember(s) 232. In such embodiments, first attachment member(s) 212 mayinclude an adhesive, such as an adhesive strip, for attaching ornament220 to base 202.

Base 202 and ornament 220, including body 222 and platform 224, may bemade of any suitable material, such as for example, plastics, metals,ceramics, or composites. Suitable plastics include, but are not limitedto, thermoplastic injection moldable polymers, such as polyethylene andpolystyrene, or vinyl plastics, such as polyvinyl chloride (PVC). Insome embodiments, base 202 may be weighted to help prevent base 202 offalling over during use. In some embodiments, base 202 may be heavierthan ornament 220. In some embodiments, base 202 may weigh approximately1 pound, or more. In some embodiments, base 202 may be weighted byadding heavy material on or within base 202. In some embodiments, base202 may be made of a heavier material than the material(s) used to makefigurine.

Figurine 200 discussed in various embodiments herein may be used inconjunction with any record player. Each figurine 200 is interchangeableand easily replaceable with other figurines 200. Since figurine 200 onlyengages the record 106, turntable 102, and/or spindle 104 of the recordplayer 100, the size, shape, and location of record player 100 does notaffect the use of figurine 200. Figurine 200 does not interfere with anyfeatures of the record player itself; therefore design features onspecific types of record players do not affect the use or functionalityof figurine 200. Moreover, should a user buy a new record player, his orher figurines will fit on the new record player, thus eliminating theneed for the user to buy new figurines for the new record player. Theinterchangeability of the figurines allows a user to collect variousfigurines and use specific ones for specific occasions or locations. Auser can collect figurines related to their personality and/or favoritegenre of music. Also, the figurines may be used to decorate duringspecific times of the year, e.g., holiday or seasonal decoration.

Some embodiments may be directed towards record player figurine kit 600.Kit 600 may include one or more of: a base 202, an ornament 220,attachment tools 602, and instructions 604. Base 202, ornament 220,attachment tools 602, and/or instructions 604 may be contained within apackage 610. Package 610 may include a packaging container such as, butnot limited to, a bag, a plastic container, a tin, a box, a combinationthereof, and/or the like.

Attachment tools 602 may be but are not limited to, VELCRO® strips,adhesive strips (e.g., 3M Command™ strips), or an adhesive such as glueor epoxy. In some embodiments, an attachment tool, or a portion thereof,may be integrally formed on base 202 and/or ornament 220 (e.g., pegs,protrusions, apertures, slots, etc. as described above with reference toFIGS. 3A-4B). In some embodiments, instructions 604 may includeinstructions for how to attach an ornament (e.g., ornament 220) to base202, for example, by using attachment tools 602. In some embodiment,instructions 604 may direct an individual to additional instructions(e.g., to instructions located on a website). In some embodiments, kit600 may not include an ornament 220. In such embodiments, instructions604 may include instructions for (or may direct an individual toinstructions for) how to attach an individual's personal ornament (e.g.,toy, figurine, doll, etc.) to base 202. Instructions 604 may be in theform of a booklet, brochure, pamphlet, etc. In some embodiments,instructions 604 may include instructions related to the replacement ofone ornament with another ornament.

It is to be appreciated that the Detailed Description section, and notthe Summary and Abstract sections, is intended to be used to interpretthe claims. The Summary and Abstract sections may set forth one or morebut not all exemplary embodiments of the present invention(s) ascontemplated by the inventor, and thus, are not intended to limit thepresent invention(s) and the appended claims in any way.

The present invention(s) has been described above with the aid offunctional building blocks illustrating the implementation of specifiedfunctions and relationships thereof. The boundaries of these functionalbuilding blocks have been arbitrarily defined herein for the convenienceof the description. Alternate boundaries can be defined so long as thespecified functions and relationships thereof are appropriatelyperformed.

The foregoing description of the specific embodiments will so fullyreveal the general nature of the invention(s) that others can, byapplying knowledge within the skill of the art, readily modify and/oradapt for various applications such specific embodiments, without undueexperimentation, without departing from the general concept of thepresent invention. Therefore, such adaptations and modifications areintended to be within the meaning and range of equivalents of thedisclosed embodiments, based on the teaching and guidance presentedherein. It is to be understood that the phraseology or terminologyherein is for the purpose of description and not of limitation, suchthat the terminology or phraseology of the present specification is tobe interpreted by the skilled artisan in light of the teachings andguidance.

The breadth and scope of the present invention(s) should not be limitedby any of the above-described exemplary embodiments, but should bedefined only in accordance with the following claims and theirequivalents.

What is claimed is:
 1. A figurine for a record player comprising: a basecomprising: a top surface, a bottom surface configured to frictionallyengage a record, and an cavity located on the bottom surface, the cavityconfigured to receive the spindle of a record player; and an ornamentattached to the top surface; wherein the ornament is in direct contactwith the top surface; and wherein the figurine rotates at the same speedas the record such that the figurine is stationary with respect to therecord when the record is rotating.
 2. The figurine of claim 1, whereinthe ornament comprises: a body and a platform; wherein the platform isreleasably attached to the top surface.
 3. The figurine of claim 2,wherein the body and the platform are a single integrally formed piece.4. The figurine of claim 2, wherein the top surface of the base includesa recess configured to receive at least a portion of the platform. 5.The figurine of claim 2, further comprising at least one firstattachment member disposed on the top surface of the base and at leastone second attachment member disposed on the platform; wherein the atleast one first attachment member is configured to engage the at leastone second attachment member.
 6. The figurine of claim 5, comprising atleast two first attachment members and at least two second attachmentmembers.
 7. The figurine of claim 1, wherein the cavity has a diameterin the range of 0.6 cm to 0.8 cm.
 8. The figurine of claim 1, whereinthe cavity has a diameter in the range of 0.65 cm to 0.75 cm.
 9. Thefigurine of claim 1, wherein the cavity has a depth in the range of 1.0cm to 2.25 cm.
 10. The figurine of claim 1, wherein the bottom surfacehas a diameter in the range of 5 cm to 6 cm.
 11. The figurine of claim1, wherein the base is configured to be an adapter for a 45 record. 12.The figurine of claim 2, wherein the ornament is configured to standupright when not attached to the base.
 13. The figurine of claim 2,wherein the platform comprises: a top surface, a bottom surface, a sidesurface, and at least one attachment member disposed on at least one of:the top surface and the side surface.
 14. The figurine of claim 1,wherein the base and the ornament are a single integrally formed piece.15. The figurine of claim 1, wherein the ornament is releasably attachedto the top surface.
 16. The figurine of claim 15, further comprising atleast one first attachment member disposed on the top surface and atleast one second attachment member disposed on the ornament; wherein theat least one first attachment member is configured to engage the atleast one second attachment member.
 17. The figurine of claim 1, whereinthe ornament is a single integrally formed piece.
 18. A figurine for arecord player comprising: a base comprising: a top surface, a bottomsurface, and an cavity located on the bottom surface, the cavityconfigured to receive the spindle of a record player; and an ornamentattached to the top surface; wherein the ornament is in direct contactwith the top surface; and wherein the base and the ornament are a singleintegrally formed piece.
 19. The figurine of claim 18, wherein the baseis configured to fit over the spindle and the bottom surface isconfigured to fictionally engage a record disposed on the record player.20. A record player comprising: a turntable for rotating a record and aspindle for aligning the record; a figurine, the figurine comprising: atop surface, a bottom surface, and an cavity located on the bottomsurface, the cavity configured to receive the spindle of a recordplayer; and an ornament attached to the top surface; wherein theornament is in direct contact with the top surface; and wherein thefigurine rotates at the same speed as the record such that the figurineis stationary with respect to the record when the record is rotating.